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California Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations in Governor's Race
Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor encountered significant setbacks on Friday as multiple Democratic endorsers withdrew support following reports of sexual misconduct allegations by four women. Swalwell denied the accusations, attributing them to political timing. The developments occurred weeks before the state's nonpartisan primary election.
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Several Democratic figures withdrew their endorsements of Swalwell on Friday.
Democratic officials withdrew their support and called for Swalwell to exit the race. Democratic endorsers also withdrew their endorsement, expressing regret for previously defending Swalwell.
Swalwell's campaign chair resigned from the position. The chair stated he had learned of shocking information about Swalwell and called for him to drop out to allow for accountability.
A campaign adviser left the campaign upon learning of the allegations' seriousness. An independent expenditure group supporting Swalwell suspended its campaign activities immediately due to the allegations.
officials told Swalwell to end his bid for governor.
A state governor described the allegations as deeply troubling and stated they must be taken seriously, though he did not immediately call for Swalwell to drop out.
“— Rep. Eric Swalwell, Friday (CNN)”
Several rivals in the governor's race called for Swalwell to withdraw. A Democratic candidate stated Swalwell should resign from Congress and drop out immediately.
the Allegations A former staffer alleged that Swalwell raped her when she was heavily intoxicated, leaving her bruised and bleeding. Swalwell strongly denied this claim. Another woman reported becoming extremely drunk in Swalwell's hotel room after a night out, with little memory of events; she said he had kissed her and touched her leg without consent earlier at a bar.
A social media creator alleged receiving unsolicited nude messages from Swalwell after reaching out to him on Twitter to discuss politics. She noted she had about 1,000 followers at the time and was surprised by his response. The primary features a half-dozen prominent Democrats and two leading Republicans, with the top two finishers advancing to the general election regardless of party.
